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Education
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Jack  Larkin

Jack Larkin

Sydney / Brazil Currently

Summary

Experienced Wagering and iGaming Professional with deep expertise in the Australian and New Zealand markets.


Proven track record across VIP account management, casino operations, player acquisition, CRM, and product strategy. Strong knowledge of wagering behavior, market trends, and competitor activity in both regulated and unregulated territories. Skilled in campaign execution, competitor benchmarking, and retention strategies. A confident communicator and strategic thinker with a passion for localizing casinos.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Australian/New Zealand Casino Country Manager

Medier Agency
01.2025 - Current
  • Spearheading market strategy and operations for the Australian and New Zealand casino verticals.
  • Conducting in-depth competitor and data analysis to inform acquisition and retention strategies.
  • Driving brand awareness through innovative campaign planning and new product launches.
  • Leading go-to-market strategies for launching new brands and casino offerings in regulated and emerging markets.
  • Devised promotional and advertising plans to enhance product positioning and global brand marketing development.
  • Collaborating with the CRM team to launch data-driven campaigns, promotions, and competitions tailored to target segments.
  • Overseeing regulatory compliance, ensuring localization and responsible gaming requirements are met.
  • Managing KPIs and revenue targets while optimizing product performance and customer satisfaction.

VIP Account Manager

Medier Agency
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Managed VIP player portfolio, focusing on personalized communication, retention, and lifetime value growth.
  • Built strong client relationships through customized service and rewards structures.
  • Maintained expert knowledge of the AU/NZ wagering and casino market to anticipate player needs.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Create own hand crafted offers to entice and reactivate customers.
  • Provided data-driven feedback on player preferences to inform product and marketing strategies.
  • Partnered with acquisition and product teams to deliver a seamless player journey from onboarding to loyalty.
  • Prioritized tasks effectively while managing multiple high-value accounts simultaneously without any compromise on quality or attention given.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for VIP clients, ensuring seamless communication and efficient resolutions to any concerns or challenges.
  • Developed long-lasting client relationships through consistent communication and proactive problem solving.

Social Media Specialist/ Acc Manager

bet365
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Creating and implementing PR campaigns that synchronise with the company's goals and brand messaging.
  • Crafting compelling content for blogs, social media posts, and other PR materials.
  • Managing media relations, pitching stories, and coordinating interviews.
  • Assisting with client meetings, including the creation of meeting agendas and notes.
  • Assist with production teams and produce stories and content for the bet365 brand.
  • Operate and control social media accounts with over 500k followers including twitter, Facebook, instagram and threads.
  • Successfully increased social media impressions, followers, engagement and reach by developing innovative content.
  • Used excellent, compelling, engaging and persuasive copywriting skills to develop outstanding copy for social media posts.
  • Build a strong customer relation with the client to understand their needs, wants and preferences.
  • Engage with VIP clients and addressing their concerns or inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Successfully have a strong in-depth knowledge of the products or services offered by bet365, enabling me to provide expert advice and recommendations to VIP clients based on their specific needs and preferences.

Television and Social Media Producer

Sky Racing
08.2019 - 06.2021

- Line produce live horse racing on Sky 1 and Sky 2.

- Line produce major horse racing events such as the Magic Million Auctions, barrier draws, The Melbourne Cup, The Everest and Cox Plate.

- Line produce live shows in between race gaps.

- Coordinated with other producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.

- Edit footage to create packages to be posted on all Sky Racing social media platforms.

- liaising with raceday stewards across the country.

- Managed a full crew daily and maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast paced environment.

- Drove wagering on both channels.

Race Day Operator and Director's Assistant

Sky Racing
01.2018 - 08.2019

-Senior race day control operator , ensuring accurate results when operating markets.

- Working under pressure to manually enter past the post results.

- Operating VIZ and Trio systems daily to ensure all graphics went to air.

- Proof reading and editing supers and graphics scheduled to air.

- Recording Stewards' reports.

- Recording jockeys' and trainers' comments.

-Conducted training sessions and trained new employees on equipment and work place procedures.

Form Analyst

Thoroughbets
03.2017 - 01.2018

- Analyzed form focusing on regional NSW venues.

- Identified market value.

- Managed customer relations and increased customer satisfaction.

- Offered friendly and efficient service to over 4000 customers via email and telephone calls.

- Distribution of various customer packs including rating and pricing, track bias, history and data selection.

- Recorded statistics and analytic form, encompassing all types of data, such as sectionals and splits, track patterns and jockey/trainer statistics/combination.

- Managed social media coverage. Posting content to Instagram.

Assistant Teacher & Tennis Coach

Cheltenham Preparatory College
01.2015 - 12.2015

-Supervised students and managed the boarding house.

- Organized and guided activities for students.

- Oversaw day-to-day operations including morning wake-ups and night duties.

- Coach to various sports including Tennis, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket and Soccer.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Joseph's College
2014

Bachelor of Business And International Studies -

Australian Catholic University

Skills

  • - Strong graphic and visual sense
  • - Computer Literacy and Microsoft office
  • - Social media understanding and engagement
  • - Exceptional time management skills
  • - Strong in building customer relationships
  • - Ability to understand what the customer needs
  • - Excellent written and verbal communication
  • - Control Room coordination
  • - Content development
  • - Customer service
  • - Highly organised
  • - Project and schedule management
  • Content creation
  • Facebook Insights
  • Brand development
  • Media production
  • Operational planning
  • P&L management
  • Trend analysis
  • Marketing implementation
  • Affiliate operations
  • Customer service
  • Clear communication
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Competitor research
  • Complex Problem-solving

References

  • Angelika Hojol, Former Head of VIP - +356 9950 9623
  • Zach Tunbridge, Head of Social Media bet365 Australia - +61 423484251
  • Anthony Manton, Sky Racing Broadcaster - +61 412 392 081


Timeline

Australian/New Zealand Casino Country Manager

Medier Agency
01.2025 - Current

VIP Account Manager

Medier Agency
05.2024 - 01.2025

Social Media Specialist/ Acc Manager

bet365
09.2021 - 08.2023

Television and Social Media Producer

Sky Racing
08.2019 - 06.2021

Race Day Operator and Director's Assistant

Sky Racing
01.2018 - 08.2019

Form Analyst

Thoroughbets
03.2017 - 01.2018

Assistant Teacher & Tennis Coach

Cheltenham Preparatory College
01.2015 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Business And International Studies -

Australian Catholic University

High School Diploma -

St Joseph's College
Jack Larkin